Student Resources
The American Sign Language – Interpreter Training Department offers degree and certificate programs designed to provide students with a strong foundation of knowledge, skills, and practical experience to become successful working interpreters.
Our courses teach theoretical, ethical, cultural and practical knowledge of the interpreting field, as well as cognitive processing skills to effectively interpret to prepare students for entry-level sign language interpreter positions or to transfer to a four-year institution.
Students will develop competency in receptive and expressive skills in ASL and experience a variety of learning ASL environments, including classroom work, get support from ASL lab and internship experience. See an advisor today to get started.
ASL Interpreter Programs
ASL Studies
Certificate Level 1
Prepares you for a career change or career advancement and include credits that count toward associate degrees.
Award Plan|Program Map
All classes are situated at Rio Grande Campus and are available in both hybrid (meet 1x a week) or online formats. Classes are 8 week long in Fall/Spring.
Job Opportunities:
- Community Advocates
- Speech Pathologist
- Role in Customer Service
- Educational Aides
- Office Desk Assistant
- and more
AAS in Interpreting
Prepares you for BEI State exam and to become a certified interpreter or to transfer your degree to universities.
Award Plan|Program Map
All classes are situated at Rio Grande Campus and are available in either hybrid or online formats. Classes are 16 week long in Fall/Spring.
Job Opportunities:
- Community Interpreting
- Freelance Interpreting
- Conference Interpreting
- Business Interpreting
- Remote Interpreting
- and more
Gallaudet BA in Interpretation
Gallaudet University and ACC’s Interpreter Training A.A.S program collaborate for credit transfer to BA in Interpretation, offering students an immersive bilingual campus experience. This will prepare students for RID national certification.
Job Opportunities:
- Business
- Education
- Legal
- Government
- Medical
- Mental Health
- and more